Monday, August 29, 2011

Extended version of Audi A8 receives a 12-cylinder engine

Audi has announced the extended version of the sedan A8 - A8 L. The wheelbase has increased by 13 new inches on the same overall length has increased and the car - up to 5.26 meters. In this case, "long" A8 initially will be equipped with only a 6.3-liter engine W12 with direct fuel injection. Engine power is 500 horsepower, and torque - 625 nm. From zero to hundred kilometers per hour Audi A8 L W12 can be dispersed in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of the sedan will be limited to 250 kilometers per hour. Transmission - automatic eight-ZF. It says an official press release, the most powerful version Audi A8 will consume only 12 liters of fuel in combined cycle - 1.6 liters less than its predecessor, six-liter (450 horsepower), is set for the previous generation A8. In addition, the extended version of A8 W12 with a motor to get new brakes - with 400 -mm discs front and 356-millimeter rear. As for the base model, brake discs are composite - cast iron with aluminum hubs. Long Audi A8, depending on the configuration, can be delivered as a three-and two-seater with rear sofa. In the latter case, passengers will share a high central tunnel with a personal climate control unit and installing the system MMI. The list of options - 10-inch LCDs, which are mounted on the front seats, adjustable rear seats with massage function (four programs), tilting stand legroom in the back of the front passenger seat, retractable table for a laptop and a refrigerator is integrated into the central armrest. Plus, two panoramic sunroof. Prices for the novelty has not been announced. Photo Audi A8

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